Pennsylvania Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet Pennsylvania's eligibility requirements.

General Program Requirements:

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked in Pennsylvania during the past 12 to 18 months, or worked in two different states and be located in Pennsylvania when you file your application for benefits, and have earned at least a minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be able to work and be available for work each week that you are collecting benefits.